Kent County, Michigan

City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2nd Ward

2 candidates are tracked for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2nd Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Cody and Lisa Knight. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nonpartisan, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Bryan Cody

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Housing accessibility and stability
Balancing preservation with future development
Clarity and efficiency in city government processes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bryan Cody holds an associate degree from Mid Michigan College and a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University, per his campaign site. He works in real estate and has served as past president of the Heritage Hill Association and founder of Professionals of Grand Rapids, per the same source.

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Lisa Knight

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Affordable housing and funding for fire, parks and youth services
Transparency in surveillance camera systems
Emissions reduction and LED streetlight conversion

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lisa Knight currently serves as Grand Rapids' 2nd Ward city commissioner and is seeking re-election, per her campaign site. Her campaign cites work on the city's Affordable Housing Fund, land bank initiatives and the Grand Rapids Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2nd Ward in 2026?

When is the City of Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2nd Ward election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kent County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bryan Cody, full profile Lisa Knight, full profile Official Michigan election office